To make up for the loss of the popular beers and buses event, two venues in Sandown are putting on a Craft and Cask Festival. Details within
Tuesday, 29th September, 2020 5:47pm
By Sally Perry with one comment
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Isle of Wight residents can now self refer to adult social services via the Internet
This does not replace what is already in place, but provides another option for residents to complete the initial self-assessment form via the Internet if they wish
Tuesday, 29th September, 2020 5:27pm
By IW Council Press Office with 2 readers' comments
Weekly number of Isle of Wight Coronavirus cases: 29 Sept 2020
News OnTheWight shares the weekly results of confirmed Coronavirus cases on the Isle of Wight
Tuesday, 29th September, 2020 12:29pm
By Sally Perry with 22 readers' comments
Police launch protocol to help blind and visually impaired people identify officers
The new scheme that helps police officers identify themselves to people who are visually impaired is being launched today to coincide with National Inclusion Week
Tuesday, 29th September, 2020 9:10am
By Hampshire Constabulary with 2 readers' comments
Floating Bridge delays ‘a totally unacceptable fiasco’ says councillor for East Cowes
Karl Love says the Isle of Wight council will have to 'bear the brunt' for the continued delays to the return of Floating Bridge 6, which will have been out of service for over a quarter of the year
Tuesday, 29th September, 2020 8:48am
By Sally Perry with 6 readers' comments
Isle of Wight school confirm another case of Coronavirus – now a member of staff (updated)
Children who are identified as coming into contact with the affected member of staff are advised to self isolate for eight days
Tuesday, 29th September, 2020 8:12am
By Sally Perry with 3 readers' comments
Isle of Wight Scrutiny Committee debate called-in Cabinet decision to extend £1m PTEC loan (updated)
The decision made by the Isle of Wight council Cabinet was called in and debated today. Read News OnTheWight's comprehensive report
Monday, 28th September, 2020 6:13pm
By Sally Perry with 14 readers' comments
Floating Bridge will have been out of service by more than 13 weeks before it returns, says Isle of Wight council
The Cowes Floating Bridge was supposed to be back in service this week, but further delays have just been announced. Details within
Monday, 28th September, 2020 5:26pm
By IW Council Press Office with 7 readers' comments
Major change on the way for Ryde Pier – and beyond
Pedestrians and cyclists will be separated from traffic on Ryde Pier and interchange improvements being described as a ‘total reconfiguration’
Monday, 28th September, 2020 3:28pm
By IW Council Press Office with 16 readers' comments
Now law to self isolate if you test positive for Coronavirus or are notified via Test and Trace: The details
For those on low incomes who will have to self isolate the Government will be providing £500 lump sum payments via the local authority. Read the details of the changes and how it could affect you
Monday, 28th September, 2020 10:56am
By Department of Health and Social Care with 8 readers' comments
Isle of Wight father and daughter rescue ray fish trapped under large rock
The rescue mission took place in St Lawrence on Saturday afternoon. Details within
Sunday, 27th September, 2020 10:54am
By Sally Perry with one comment
